R&D Process Engineer - Intern at Carlisle in Sikeston, Missouri

Job Description:

Project Summary:


The Polyiso R&D Process Engineering Intern work in the insulation development lab where he/she will be part of a team of chemists and engineers. They will work on a project to explore formulation changes in a lab environment to quantity the impact on product quality (Flammability, mechanical properties, R-Value, etc.) when mixing varying quantities of different formulations with the base formulation. The intern will learn about the Polyiso industry, chemistry/formulation, raw materials, process safety, process equipment, and product quality requirements. In addition to those, the intern will learn about P&ID drawings and the overall process flow to help best relate the lab work to a plant environment.


The intern will receive an introduction to PolyIso end-use applications, manufacturing processes and formulations, as well as lab and pilot-scale chemistry techniques. Basic statistical methods will be utilized to design experiments and analyze data obtained, and the intern will be expected to utilize academic research as a tool to explain the relationship between Science and Process application improvement.


Duties and Responsibilities:


* Work to understand the product chemistry and the production process.
* Assist with operation of pilot-scale lab machinery to produce PolyIso foam panels for testing.
* Execute bench-scale chemistry techniques to produce PolyIso foam panels for testing.
* Coordinate and assist with physical property testing on material produced.
* Execute basic statistical analyses to evaluate relative performance of PolyIso formulations.
* Present research findings to R&D group and CCM executives
* Conduct data analysis using Minitab and/or Excel.
* The candidate will create a PowerPoint presentation that will be presented to CCM team along with all other summer interns.
* Submit a final formal report with findings.


Qualification:


Carlisle Construction Materials, R&D - Insulation Group is seeking highly motivated student who can excel working independently in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must be willing to receive positive feedback, detailed-oriented, have project management experience, and understanding of data analysis. Candidates should meet the following criteria:


Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering, or closely-related discipline


* Junior or senior level academic standing
* Minimum GPA of 3.0
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Minitab is a Plus
* Basic understanding of statistics. Sig-sigma experience is a plus.
* Capable to perform quality testing duties.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled